Byte-Sized L&D

The decline of pop bands reflects society's growing individualism, influenced by social media and the American Dream's emphasis on personal achievement. This trend impacts workplaces, where individua…

Generative AI tools are transforming workplaces but won't replace workers or manage tasks autonomously, according to Indeed’s analysis. While AI may impact technical fields, it's unlikely to replace …

The text explores the impact of mentorship on personal and career growth, emphasizing its importance for founders and individuals without traditional managers. Audrey, founder of Curious Cardinals, s…

Financial stress significantly affects workplace performance, with 50% of employees experiencing daily financial anxiety. Key concerns include living paycheck to paycheck, paying bills, and limited s…

Amazon's new mandate for corporate employees to return to the office five days a week is controversial and risks backfiring. CEO Andy Jassy argues for benefits like collaboration and innovation, but …

Generation Z employees are more likely to consult their employer’s code of conduct than baby boomers, yet twice as likely to find rule-bending acceptable to complete tasks. Bridging generational gaps…

Research indicates that granting employees the power to overrule AI decisions from the start enhances motivation and learning. Dr. Frank Ma and colleagues conducted tasks with 161 participants, findi…

Atlassian has made "developer joy" a core metric, focusing on reducing friction to enhance the developer experience. This initiative led to a 50% increase in developer satisfaction and significant pr…

This article from HR Dive explores the role of learning and development (L&D) in navigating the AI transformation. The article highlights the growing prevalence of AI tools across various industries …

Peter Hirst, senior associate dean at MIT Sloan, discusses the pervasive and rapid integration of AI in organizations. He highlights the dual nature of AI’s potential—offering innovation while presen…

A Workhuman survey of 3,000 employees found that 38% of C-suite executives and 37% of managers admit to faking productivity, compared to 32% of non-managers. This "fauxductivity" stems from pressures…

A Perceptyx report reveals that 7 in 10 workers work during vacations, with "quiet vacations" highlighting work-life balance issues. Younger workers and leaders often work while vacationing, leading …

HR and business leaders should rethink job design to align with organizational changes, focusing on core tasks, structure, environment, and interactions. Proper job redesign can boost productivity, r…

Gamifying employee training leverages technology to make learning fun, interactive, and effective, tapping into human instincts for competition and achievement. Essential elements include engaging st…

Some skills come naturally to individuals, termed "second nature skills," which are specific, often niche abilities developed over time. These skills, such as resourcefulness or quick comprehension, …

Amy Hanlon-Rodemich discusses HR 4.0, emphasizing a shift from traditional HR roles to greater automation and deeper employee engagement. She advocates for reversing hierarchical problem-solving, pro…

Learning and development (L&D) has become a priority for many organizations, with 94% of HR executives optimistic about its future and 71% expecting budget increases. For those with limited budgets, …

Duolingo, the language-learning app with over 100 million monthly users, employs unconventional marketing strategies, including persistent reminders and gamification to retain users. Despite a volati…